Matej Pampoulov defeated Eduardo Nicolas 6-0 7-5 in the Spain 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Matej Pampoulov had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Matej Pampoulov claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Pampoulov M. took it in straight sets.
Matej Pampoulov beat Eduardo Nicolas 6-0 7-5. Umpiry, "Matej Pampoulov vs Eduardo Nicolas — Spain 1 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-01-02/nicolas-vs-pampoulov-spain-1-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 1999).